We've found surprising discounts on some of the best tablets around, from high-end productivity models to no-frills kid-friendly slates.

Holiday deals have kicked off at Best Buy, Target, and of course, Amazon. One of the better sales out of Amazon is on the retailer's Fire Tablets. Amazon's answer to Apple's iPad is significantly cheaper, even at full price. During this early Black Friday, find Amazon Fire Tablets for their lowest prices ever, up to 50% off.

For Android fans, this Samsung Galaxy tablet is under $150 and packs a lot of sound quality into a small device. For kids under 7, the Fire 8 comes pre-loaded with a one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+ and parental controls. It even has a two-year warranty in which Amazon will replace a broken device — which is especially ideal for younger users.